Glaucoma Overview

Abnormally high intraocular pressure

Blocks β1 and β2 receptors on the ciliary epithelium, inhibits cAMP synthesis, and decreases aqueous humor production

Open-angle glaucoma has a normal appearance of the angle between iris and cornea, while narrow-angle glaucoma has an obstructed drainage angle by the root of the iris.

<p>Topical beta blockers</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Timolol crosses the cornea more effectively than other beta blockers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Burning and decreased corneal sensation</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Alpha receptor agonists decrease the rate of production of aqueous humor by constricting arteries and reducing blood flow to the ciliary body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>One side effect is the darkening of the eye due to an increase in pigmentation in the iris.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors block ciliary carbonic anhydrase activity, reducing aqueous formation from the ciliary body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Primary side effects include burning, stinging, ocular pain, dryness, tearing, and eyelid erythema.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Latanoprost</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Notable side effects include nausea, vomiting, metallic taste in the mouth, and paresthesia of the fingers, toes, and perioral area.</p> Signup and view all the answers